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Which statement about public problems is accurate?
Not all public problems are acted on by the government.
What role does government play in solving big problems, according to Bill Gates in the text?
Government provides resources to ensure solutions reach those in need.
How are problems and demands treated in the policy process, based on the text?
Problems and demands are constantly being defined and redefined.
How does the text suggest poverty is manmade?
Through a failure in public policy.
Why should political scientists study public policy?
To understand the linkages between socioeconomic forces, political processes, and public policy.
What is one of the main reasons for studying public policy according to the text?
To achieve desired goals through scientific study
Why is factual knowledge considered important in prescribing for the ills of society?
It helps in identifying the best policies to achieve desired ends
What is a major challenge faced in public policy today?
Determining when and how the world has changed
Why is an exclusive focus on institutions' processes or behaviors considered inadequate according to the text?
Because it is perceived as dry, irrelevant, and amoral
Learn about the subjective purposes of policy studies in politics, including informing political discussion, advancing political awareness, and improving public policy quality. Explore key points about public policy as presented by political scientist Charles O. Jones.
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